Toddlerhood
How many primary teeth do children have by age 3?
All 20
What is the stage of play where children are working side-by side with someone else but not interacting at all?
Parallel Play
What age do children begin to lose their primary teeth?
6
What emotion does the color orange typically elicit?
Welcoming, forceful, energetic
What age can children generally begin to read?
(specific age or accurate age range accepted)
Between the ages of 5-7
How much free play activity to toddlers need per day?
60 minutes
What is the type of play where children enjoy playing with dolls and dress-up?
Dramatic Play
By what age can a child count up to 20?
What can you do to give preschoolers ownership of the classroom to help them feel like they belong there?
- Put there artwork up on the walls
- Use child-sized furniture
- Keep things easily accessible
- Create a positive atmosphere
- Cubby with their name on it
What is the last stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory where school-age children begin to develop abstract thought used to think about concepts in a deeper way?
What is unplanned learning called?
(learning happens by accident and they teach us cause and effect)
What stage of play involves children watching other children play?
Onlooker/Spectator Play
What does it mean when someone has good "character"?
They have a moral compass that helps them decide between right and wrong.
They do the right thing, not because they get something from it but because they know it is right.
Why is creating a preschool classroom schedule so important?
- Keep the classroom structured and organized
- Children know what to expect on a daily basis
- Easy to transition in and out of activities
- Saves time and helps with preparedness
Describe Industry vs. Inferiority
Being able to accomplish your goal or not.
Feeling good about your abilities or feeling as though others are better than you at various things (self doubt)
(specific month)
18 months
What is the type of play where children are working towards mastering a skill (like riding a bike)?
Skill Mastery Play
What is an "academic skills" a child should know before they enter into preschool.
-Write their own name
-Know the 8 basic colors
-Recognize numbers 1-5
-Know their first and last name (as well as parents)
-Know their address and telephone number
-Know the letters of the alphabet
-Cut with scissors
How can you keep your preschool classroom safe from dangers?
- Lock exterior doors
- Minimize walls or thinks that block vision
- Keep cleaning supplies & other harmful chemicals out of reach in a locked cabinet
- Ensure that furniture and supplies are in good condition
- Bolt furniture to the walls so it doesn't tip
What is it called when young children idolize celebrities and get inspiration from their influence?
Idol Mentality
What age does having an imaginary friend peak?
(age range)
3-4
What stage of play involves children immersed in play and interaction with one another, typically where each is given a role to play?
Cooperative Play
Strongly held beliefs and ideas about what is important
Values
List at least 5 centers that preschool classrooms should have.
- Quiet/Reading Corner
- Dramatic Play
- Sensory
- Manipulatives
- Kitchen/Snack Area
- Science
- Circle Time
- Block & Truck
When a group of people begin to think, act, and like similarly to each other. This provides a sense of belonging and helps to establish friendships.